The average salary for a Software Engineer in the United States is between $72,270 and $187,830 as of May 28, 2024. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the actual Software Engineer position you are looking for. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities
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A software engineer, sometimes referred to as a software developer, applies engineering principles and methodologies to design and develop complicated software systems and applications. Software engineers focus on analyzing and translating user requirements into an application or control system design. Software engineers may design complex systems for use in aircraft, manufacturing, military, energy generation and healthcare devices. They typically do not perform the actual coding, although in some cases they may. Software engineers generally work in teams to design and develop a computer system.
Designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. May direct a few junior level software engineers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Typic... View job details
Designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. May direct a few junior level software engineers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Typic... View job details
Designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Typically requires 7+ years of related... View job details
Designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. May provide consultation on complex projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge.... View job details
Designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. May provide consultation on complex projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge.... View job details